Military Courtesy School Improves Yank Troops In London
In London a civilian-clad American reporter observes a 30-soldier daily program at a “smarty pants” courtesy school. Corporal Arlie Lindon runs one hour classes teaching uniforms, salutes, and neat dress with cartoons and film reminders, aimed at U S officers and GIs mingling in the city.
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London
Britain
Piccadilly
West End
Cemore
Cpl
Arlie Lindon
Heavier Overseas Army Mail Packages Authorized
Overseas mail for army personnel can be heavier and larger now. Packages may weigh up to eleven pounds with length limits of 42 to 72 inches, provided a written request from the soldier and trial mail rules apply. Food content limited to seven pounds. only one package per individual per month.
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S. C. Clark
Army Trucks May Be Used To Fight Forest Fires
About 40 000 surplus army trucks could be converted into mobile fire fighting units to battle Pacific Northwest forest fires. Oregon Washington Idaho Montana and California seek sale of the trucks to industrial logging operators at low prices for quick quenchers.
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International News Service
Atland
Ore
INS
America
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
California
Navy Pedals To Victory In Capital Transit Strike
During a capital transit strike 500000 Washingtonians lacked rides. Lt. E Gulick found a solution by cycling to the navy department with a basket on his bicycle offering a lift to Mrs. John R McAulley as she headed to Penticlimbed to the Et.
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Washington
Capital
Washington’ns
E. Gulick
Navy Department
John R. Me‘Cauley
Civvies Shortage Hits Kansas City Ex Servicemen
Kansas City clothiers report demand for civilian clothes from veterans far exceeds supply. Hats are too large pants too loose and waists too small while stock remains limited due to labor shortages slow reconversion and material conservation rules. Vendors note rationing of suits to one per customer and stricter sizing amid broad shoulders from GI returns.
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Kansas City
INS
OPA
G. I
Night active snakes evolve eyes for night vision
Snakes that are most active after dark developed specialized eye structures enabling them to see better in low light. The adaptation helps these nocturnal reptiles hunt and navigate under moonlit conditions.
Court Martial To Try Captain McVay For Indianapolis Loss
A public court martial will try Capt. Charles B. McVay III starting Monday at the navy yard for undisclosed charges tied to the loss of his ship the heavy cruiser Indianapolis and 880 sailors on July 30. Details will be withheld until read to McVay.
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Washington
Charles B. McVay
Indianapolis
Navy Yard
McVay
Navy
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